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Harlis “Eddie” Daniels, 89, of Orange passed away Dec. 7, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Father Tom Phelan, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Visitation will continue Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Eddie was born Aug. 23, 1923 in Oakdale, La., and moved to Orange in 1943. He was a loving man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Eddie enjoyed being outdoors and going to the auction. He was a well-known butcher at Johnny’s, Henke and Pillot, and later owned and operated All-In-One Grocery in Orange.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Martha Simoneaux Daniels; and son-in-law, Bobby Dyson.

He is survived by his daughter, Gwen Dyson; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Connie Daniels, Paul and Becky Daniels; grandchildren, Robin Dyson, Heather Dyson, Justin Daniels, Michelle Daniels, Reid Cox, Randi Garza and husband, Eric; and his great-grandchildren, Carley Lowe and Jersi Garza.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Rob Daniels, Paul Daniels, Justin Daniels, Weldon Smith, Clemente Simoneaux II, and Clemente Simoneaux III.